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Jack Perkins Jack Perkins Strong in bulk relief
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 10:39 PM
Perkins did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Royals, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out four over 3.2 scoreless innings.
Analysis: Perkins entered in the third inning and tossed 34 of 53 pitches for strikes with eight whiffs. It ended a nightmare stretch for the 26-year-old, who entered the contest having yielded 17 earned runs over his previous three August starts. He owns a 6.96 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 98:33 K:BB across 85.1 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Astros this weekend. |
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Hogan Harris Hogan Harris Blows save, takes loss Tuesday
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 10:35 PM
Harris (3-2) blew a save and took the loss against the Royals on Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and one walk in two-thirds of an inning. He did not register a strikeout.
Analysis: Harris was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the eighth inning and secure a four-out save, but he departed after allowing a game-tying single in the ninth. Elvis Alvarado replaced him and surrendered a walk-off single, with the run and loss charged to the 29-year-old Harris. It's been a rocky August for the southpaw, who's blown two of five save chances and yielded five earned runs through seven games this month. On the year, he owns 12 saves and 10 holds to go along with a 3.79 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 72:35 K:BB across 54.2 innings. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Done for 2026
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 5:23 PM
Soderstrom will undergo season-ending hip surgery Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Soderstrom landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hip impingement, after after further consultations and tests, season-ending surgery has been determined to be the best course of action for the 24-year-old. He'll finish the 2026 season with a .245/.338/.472 slash line with two steals, 19 home runs, 56 RBI and 58 runs scored across 453 plate appearances. The Athletics will turn to the likes of Carlos Cortes, Jonah Heim, Zack Gelof and others to serve as the team's designated hitter for the rest of the season in Soderstrom's absence. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Not in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 4:03 PM
Wilson (shoulder) is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Royals on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wilson was scrapped from Monday's lineup due to shoulder soreness, and the 24-year-old shortstop will be out of the A's starting nine for a second consecutive day. Darell Hernaiz will get the nod at shortstop Tuesday and bat ninth. |
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Taylor Rashi Taylor Rashi Added to big-league roster
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:33 PM
The Athletics recalled Rashi from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rashi will get his first opportunity with the A's after being claimed off waivers by them earlier this month. The right-handed reliever holds a 5.40 ERA and 26:9 K:BB over 20 innings in the majors the last two seasons. |
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Mason Barnett Mason Barnett Optioned back to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 2:30 PM
The Athletics optioned Barnett to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Analysis: The transaction comes one day after Barnett was lit up for six runs over 2.2 innings in a loss to the Royals. With Jeffrey Springs (hip) slated to rejoin the Athletics' rotation this week, Barnett will lose his spot among the starting five and has now logged a 7.08 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 38:24 K:BB over 40.2 frames in 2026. |
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Tommy White Tommy White Goes deep again Monday
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 3:12 AM
White went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Royals.
Analysis: After launching the first homer of his big-league career Sunday, White left the yard again with a solo shot in the fifth inning. Since debuting July 17, the 23-year-old has slashed .267/.295/.347 with two homers, two doubles, three RBI and 12 runs in 27 contests. White played third base Monday but has also seen action at first base in the absence of Nick Kurtz (thumb). |
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Brian Serven Brian Serven Swats third homer
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 3:06 AM
Serven went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 9-5 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Serven swatted a Michael Wacha changeup over the left-field wall for a two-run homer in the fifth inning. It marked his third homer of the campaign, with the backstop slashing .200/.222/.457 with seven RBI and four runs across 13 contests. With Shea Langeliers (knee) sidelined, Serven has served as the backup to Jonah Heim at catcher. |
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Mason Barnett Mason Barnett Ineffective in fourth loss
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 9:50 PM
Barnett (1-4) took the loss against the Royals on Monday, allowing six runs on seven hits and four walks in 2.2 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Barnett struggled mightily Monday, landing only 45 of his 83 pitches for strikes in a laborious outing. The right-hander isn't making a strong case to maintain his rotation spot once Jeffrey Springs (hip) returns from the injured list, surrendering three runs or more in four consecutive appearances while failing to log a quality start during that span. Through 40.2 innings, Barnett has a poor 7.08 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 38:24 K:BB. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Scratched with shoulder soreness
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 5:49 PM
Wilson was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Royals due to shoulder soreness.
Analysis: Wilson was cleared to return Sunday from a one-game absence due to swelling in his left pinkie finger. The 24-year-old is now working through a shoulder issue, prompting the Athletics to replace Wilson with Alika Williams at shortstop while moving Henry Bolte to the second spot in the lineup. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim Exiting starting lineup
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 3:49 PM
Heim is absent from the lineup for Monday's tilt in Kansas City.
Analysis: Heim has essentially been an everyday player for the Athletics over the past two months, but he will begin Monday's contest on the bench. Brian Serven will handle catching duties for the Athletics in the series opener. |
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Joshua Kuroda-Grauer Joshua Kuroda-Grauer Ready for light activities
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 2:28 PM
The Athletics announced Monday that Kuroda-Grauer (testicle) has resumed taking part in light, non-impact activities, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Kuroda-Grauer will be eased back into baseball-related workouts after he required surgery July 21 to address a ruptured testicle, an injury he suffered a day earlier when he fouled a ball off of himself. The Athletics aren't putting a timeline on Kuroda-Grauer's return from the injured list, but since he hasn't yet begun a hitting, running or fielding progression, he doesn't appear on track to make it back from the shelf before the end of August. |
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Jeffrey Springs Jeffrey Springs Slated to rejoin rotation
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 2:23 PM
The Athletics plan to reinstate Springs (hip) from the 15-day injured list and insert him into the rotation at some point during the upcoming week, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Though the team hasn't confirmed when Springs will slot into the rotation, he'll most likely take the hill either Wednesday or Thursday in Kansas City. Springs landed on the IL on Aug. 4 due to right hip discomfort but was able to restart a throwing program a day later. He reported to Single-A Stockton and made his lone rehab start Friday, tossing 59 pitches (41 strikes) while recording four punchouts and allowing five hits and no walks over three innings. Springs may have a light cap on his pitch count in his return to the Athletics, though fantasy managers may want to avoid streaming him in any case after he submitted a 6.17 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 108 innings in 22 starts prior to hitting the IL. |
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Henry Bolte Henry Bolte Three more hits in win
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 6:36 PM
Bolte went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: This was Bolte's second three-hit effort in a row. All three hits were singles in Sunday's contest, but he did well to set the table atop the Athletics' lineup. The speedy outfielder is batting .267 on the year with a .711 OPS, six home runs, 25 RBI, 30 runs scored, 10 doubles and 14 stolen bases over 81 contests. |
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Tommy White Tommy White Hammers first big-league homer in win
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 6:34 PM
White went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: White has gone 5-for-12 over his last four games. His long ball Sunday was the first of his major-league career. While White has mostly held his own in his first taste of the majors, he's likely to see only slightly more than a short-side platoon role. He's competing for time at first base with Jeff McNeil as well as being in a three-man battle at third with fellow right-handed hitters Zack Gelof and Max Muncy. Through his first 26 games, White is batting .265 with a .603 OPS, two RBI, 11 runs scored and two doubles. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Belts homer in win
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 6:30 PM
Gelof went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Gelof has homered three times across six games since he returned from a right knee laceration. He's made three starts in left field while also seeing time at third base (twice) and second base (once) since his return. The good news is that he's hitting, which should help him maintain a near-everyday role. Gelof is batting .276 with an .832 OPS, 14 homers, 34 RBI, 48 runs scored, 12 doubles, one triple and eight stolen bases over 73 contests this season. |
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Lawrence Butler Lawrence Butler Homers in Sunday's win
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 6:27 PM
Butler went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Butler's power surge continues -- he has four homers over his last five games, though this was his first multi-hit effort in that span. The outfielder's recent success has all come at home, as have 10 of his 11 long balls throughout the campaign. He's hitting .208 with a .652 OPS, 36 RBI, 47 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple and nine stolen bases over 116 contests, but the home-road splits are significant. Butler has a .782 OPS over 60 home games compared to a .502 OPS across 56 contests on the road. |
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Hogan Harris Hogan Harris Locks down 12th save
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 6:24 PM
Harris struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Harris looks to be pulling away with the closer job for the Athletics -- he's earned six saves since the All-Star break alone, while no one else on the team has more than four all year. It hasn't all been smooth lately, though this was his third scoreless outing in a row following a stretch in which he gave up five runs over 4.1 frames. Overall, Harris is at a 3.50 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 72:34 K:BB through 54 innings, and he has 12 saves in 17 chances and 10 holds to his name. |
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Jacob Lopez Jacob Lopez Grabs quality start
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 6:21 PM
Lopez allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Sunday.
Analysis: Lopez continues to limit damage pretty well -- this was his seventh straight outing with two runs or fewer allowed. It was also a second straight quality start for the southpaw, though he's winless over his last four games. Lopez is at a 5.22 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 81:46 K:BB through 88 innings across 20 games (17 starts) this season. He is tentatively projected to make his next start on the road in Houston. |
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Donovan Walton Donovan Walton Idle again versus lefty
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 2:01 PM
Walton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Walton will hit the bench for the second day in a row while the Rangers send another southpaw (Cody Bradford) to the bump. Alika Williams will replace Walton at second base and will bat eighth. |
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